Half a War (Shattered Sea, #3)
by Joe Abercrombie
Half a War by Joe Abercrombie holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 10.6K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 513 pages.
About Half a War
Words are weaponsPrincess Skara has seen all she loved made blood and ashes. She is left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as any blade. She must conquer her fears and sharpen her wits to a lethal edge if she is to reclaim her birthright.Only half a war is fought with swordsThe deep-cunning Father Yarvi has walked a long road from crippled slave to king’s minister. He has made allies of old foes and stitched together an uneasy peace. But now the ruthless Grandmother Wexen has raised the greatest army since the elves made war on God, and put Bright Yilling at its head – a man who worships no god but Death.Sometimes one must fight evil with evilSome – like Thorn Bathu and the sword-bearer Raith – are born to fight, perhaps to die. Others – like Brand the smith and Koll the wood-carver – would rather stand in the light. But when Mother War spreads her iron wings, she may cast the whole Shattered Sea into darkness.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Abercrombie |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 513 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,629 |
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What genre is Half a War?
Half a War is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Half a War worth reading?
Based on 10.6K reader ratings, Half a War has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Half a War?
Half a War has 513 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Half a War?
Half a War was written by Joe Abercrombie. It was first published in 2015.
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